Nikon D4S

Nikon D4S
Overview
Maker Nikon
Type Digital single-lens reflex camera
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F-mount
Lens Interchangeable
Sensor/Medium
Sensor 36.0 mm × 23.9 mm, Nikon FX format[1]
Image sensor type CMOS
Maximum resolution 4928 × 3280 pixels
(16.2 megapixels)
ASA/ISO range ISO equivalency 100 to 25,600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps, Boost: 50–409,600 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1.0 EV steps
Storage One CompactFlash (Type I) card slot, one XQD card slot
Focusing
Focus modes Auto selection (AF-A), Continuous-servo (AF-C), Single-servo AF (AF-S), Face-Priority AF (Live View and D-Movie only), Manual (M) with electronic rangefinder
Focus areas 51-area Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX
Exposure/Metering
Exposure modes Programmed Auto [P], Shutter-Priority Auto [S], Aperture-Priority Auto [A], Manual [M]
Exposure metering 91,000 pixels RGB TTL exposure metering sensor
Metering modes Center-weighted, 3D color matrix metering III, Spot
Flash
Flash External
Flash bracketing 2-9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV
Shutter
Shutter Electronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed range 30 to 1/8000 second and bulb
Continuous shooting 11 frame/s
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical-type fixed eye level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x magnification
Image Processing
Custom WB Auto, Presets (12), Manual, and Color temperature in Kelvin
WB bracketing 2 to 9 frames in steps of 1, 2 or 3 EV
General
Rear LCD monitor 3.2-inch diagonal, (921,000 dots), TFT VGA[1]
Battery Li-Ion EN-EL18a (2,500 mAh)
Dimensions 160×157×91 mm (6.3×6.2×3.6 in)[2]
Weight 1,180 g (42 oz)
Made in Japan

The Nikon D4S is a full frame professional DSLR camera announced by Nikon Corporation on February 25, 2014 to succeed the D4 as its flagship DSLR.[3] The D4S offers a number of improvements over its predecessor including a new image sensor, new image processor, new battery, improved ergonomics and expanded ISO range.[4][5] Additionally, improved auto focus (AF) algorithms and a new AF Tracking mode were introduced together with a new option of RAW image capture in full resolution (16 MP) or a "Small" file (4 MP).[6]

In May 2014, the D4S received a Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) 2014 Award in the category of "Best Digital SLR Professional".[7][8] In August 2014, the D4S received a European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) award in the category "European Professional DSLR Camera 2014-2015".[9]

The D4S was superseded by the Nikon D5, announced on January 5, 2016.

Features

While the D4S retains many features of the Nikon D4, it offers the following new features and improvements:[5][3]

References

  1. 1 2 Lowensohn, Josh. "Nikon's fastest DSLR gets faster with the D4S in March". The Verge. Vox Media. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  2. Grunin, Lori. "Nikon D4S hits ISO 409600, 11fps". CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Digital SLR Camera Nikon D4S". Nikon Corporation. January 25, 2014. Archived from the original on August 3, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  4. Cade, DL (24 February 2014). "Nikon Finally Pulls Back the Curtain on the D4s: A Less Noisy, Faster Version of the D4". PetaPixel. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  5. 1 2 Britton, Barney (February 25, 2014). "Nikon D4s: CP+ Hands-on and interview". Digital Photography Review. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  6. Mat Smith (February 24, 2014). "Nikon's new D4S DSLR improves speed and focusing, adds ISO settings up to 409,600". Engadget.
  7. "Best Digital SLR Professional: Nikon D4S". Technical Image Press Association. 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  8. "Nikon receives 4 TIPA Awards 2014". Nikon. May 9, 2014. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  9. "EUROPEAN PROFESSIONAL DSLR CAMERA 2014-2015 - Nikon D4s". European Imaging and Sound Association. 2014. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
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